Ford backs B1 bomber program in Indiana rally
President Ford stated in Evansville Indiana that the United States will proceed with building the B1 supersonic bomber at an estimated cost of 21.4 billion dollars. He defended the plan amid critics who call it too costly and vulnerable in a missile age. Ford argued strong strategic air power requires the B1, and he predicted a near certainty that a production decision will be made.
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Kansas Senate approves mail voter registration bill
The Kansas Senate approved by 33 to 2 a measure allowing voter registration by mail and sent it to the governor. The House and Senate debated the death penalty and overriding governor line item vetoes as adjournment neared. The rural watershed funding and cattle back tagging vetoes were overridden while the dairy research center funding was sustained.
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Wage talks stall in Rubber Workers strike
Cleveland AP reports wage talks between United Rubber Workers and Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. stalled over major wage issues with a negotiator noting a weekend break to reassess. The union seeks 1.65 dollars per hour in year one of a three year contract versus the industry's 1.15. Sixty thousand workers struck 47 plants across 21 states.
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Gayle Winchster
Peter Bommarito
Bommarito
United Auto Workers
Bower leaves Kansas Legislature after 24 years in Topeka
State Rep. John D. Bower of McLouth announced he will not seek re election ending a 24 year run in the Kansas Legislature He chaired the Education Committee for a decade and led school unifications and the state water plan He cited campaign fatigue his wife s arthritis and a desire to help his successor while planning further political involvement
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Douglas County approves 35.7 percent extension budget increase
The Douglas County Commission approved a 1977 extension service budget totaling 142 308 dollars up from 115 261 42, a 23.4 percent rise. The county appropriation stands at 110 590 97, with critics noting a 12 000 dollar rent and utilities estimate for the new 6 000 square foot complex.
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I.J. Stoneback
Peter Whitenight
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Mixed reviews for KU faculty merit evaluation system
Kansas University faces divided views after a year of its open merit system for raises. Proponents praise transparency and fairness across departments while critics say the process overquantifies teaching and can yield impersonal “drag sheets.”
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Kansas University
Ron Calgaard
Calgaard
Raney Drugs Prescription Ad Seeks Adv Beer Sale This Week
A dated classified ad notes Raney Drugs promoting prescription services along with an advertisement for Adv. Beer Sale This Week. Also mentions an Ice Company at 6th and Vermont.
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6Th & Vermont
Lawrence Region Faces 60 Percent Thunderstorm Tonight
The National Weather Service forecasts a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms in the Lawrence area tonight with possible heavy rainfall. Rain could persist into Saturday as the odds fall to 30 percent Saturday morning and decline later Saturday. Temperatures by Sunday are expected near 70 after overnight lows around 50, with no precipitation anticipated before next Tuesday.
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